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Posted by John 1125
- Feb 10, 2004, 11:14 AMThe only information that can be ascertained from Ted's comments about drug usage is the fact that he did at one point use drugs. While I pride myself on having stayed away from any narcotics, many of my close friends have at point used or are still using drugs. They are not evil, horribly immoral human beings. They are generally not even rude; if they were, I'd be much less likely to keep their company.
I definitely feel for those of you who have been falsely accused due to polygraph test results, or those of you who are close to someone who has suffered that injustice. However, no one on this site who can make any reasonable determination about what caliber of police officer Ted is to become. Why should his comment about drug use be any more valid than his comment about turning over a new leaf? I think much of the criticism he has received is, at best, undeserved.
Ted, if you truly have changed your ways and adopted a code of honor befitting a police officer, then more power to you in achieving your goals (though you could use a little bit more humility).
-John
I definitely feel for those of you who have been falsely accused due to polygraph test results, or those of you who are close to someone who has suffered that injustice. However, no one on this site who can make any reasonable determination about what caliber of police officer Ted is to become. Why should his comment about drug use be any more valid than his comment about turning over a new leaf? I think much of the criticism he has received is, at best, undeserved.
Ted, if you truly have changed your ways and adopted a code of honor befitting a police officer, then more power to you in achieving your goals (though you could use a little bit more humility).
-John
Posted by Ruthless_freak
- Feb 09, 2004, 02:21 AMQuote from: Ted Seals on Nov 15, 2003, 01:00 AM I lied on the control questions too!!
QuoteThat is not cheating or unethical if you are honest on the relevant questions.
Geez, back in 1996 in my academy, Lesson 1 in the academy was on ethics. Seems you'll do great. If it's all good, it's all good. I would just hate it if you keep up the pattern you began when you first posted, that could come back to haunt you years down the road in your career, could lose everything overnight depending on circumstances. Good luck to you though? ! ? !
Posted by Kona
- Feb 09, 2004, 12:18 AMQuote from: Ruthless_freak on Feb 08, 2004, 11:50 PMThe guilty begin to retreat when confronted with the truth, which you are doing. Why do you refer to "the Police" in one of your statements like they are the other people
Ruthless,
Maybe the reason Ted Seals is refering to the police like they are other people is because he isn't a police officer yet. As far as I can tell, he is still a cadet in the POST Basic Academy, and hasn't earned his badge.
Next time you might want to quote his text so the rest of us know exactly to what you are refering.
Kona
Posted by Ruthless_freak
- Feb 08, 2004, 11:50 PMTed Seals,
Okay, I can tell who the cops are on here, and I'm right with them. You are so full of crap, I don't even have to interview you face to face and I can see it. The guilty begin to retreat when confronted with the truth, which you are doing. Why do you refer to "the Police" in one of your statements like they are the other people... You screwed it up right there, you're mentality when typing shows you're full of it.
Okay, I can tell who the cops are on here, and I'm right with them. You are so full of crap, I don't even have to interview you face to face and I can see it. The guilty begin to retreat when confronted with the truth, which you are doing. Why do you refer to "the Police" in one of your statements like they are the other people... You screwed it up right there, you're mentality when typing shows you're full of it.
Posted by PAQ
- Jan 21, 2004, 01:11 PMTed what is your educational backround? You don't have to go into detail because I know some of these people are trying to figure out who you are, but I was hoping you can give me some kind of idea, like did you go to college or not? Did you drop out of high school or get your G.E.D? Stuff like that, so I can compare it to myself to see what my chance's are. Thanks again for all the info and good luck to you.
Posted by Joe_Nobody
- Jan 19, 2004, 06:22 PMSounds to me like hes working his ass off and trying his best to get the job done, and doing it with a good attitude as well......
I wouldnt use that as an example of why LAPD is screwed up....
Joe
I wouldnt use that as an example of why LAPD is screwed up....
Joe
Posted by Another Guest
- Jan 19, 2004, 04:39 PMThis is why LAPD is so screwed up, folks.
Posted by PAQ
- Jan 19, 2004, 12:53 PMThanks for the info, it really helps. Good luck to you and stay in there. Thanks again.
Posted by Ted Seals
- Jan 18, 2004, 11:26 PMPAQ,
They asked me questions about my knowledge of community policing and wheat I thought the role the police should play in the community. I forget exactly what I said, but I said something to the effect of community policing being a form of police work where the police and communtiy work together. Where the police are a part of the community and have a direct role in the community pulse. I mention that the police can become involved in the community by sponsering event like little leauge baseball, pop warner football and stuff like that. They asked me about my educational background and work background. They did not ask me a single scenero question which surprised me. They asked me why I wanted to be a police officer and why I was the best guy for the job. The questions were fairly standard and I was able to answer the questions well. I surprised myself with how well I did in the interview. Every question they asked me, I was able to answer clearly and with confidence.
As far as the academy goes, it is very hard. I have been keeping up with the studing and assignments. I have been getting yelled at a lot because I keep messing up while marching. I had to write a couple memos to explain why I was having problems. I am getting better now so it is not a big deal now. The PT is crazy. I really should have gotten myself into better shape before the academy. A few people we dropped already. One time, a lieutenant came into the classroom and told a recruit to get her hat and books and she never came back. It was an eyeopener. I drive a stick shift truck and when I drive home from the academy, my legs are so tired, I can barely push the clutch in. I lost my voice last week because of all the yelling they make us do. I sometimes wonder if I made a mistake coming here. I know I can do it, I am jsut exhausted. I gotta go.
They asked me questions about my knowledge of community policing and wheat I thought the role the police should play in the community. I forget exactly what I said, but I said something to the effect of community policing being a form of police work where the police and communtiy work together. Where the police are a part of the community and have a direct role in the community pulse. I mention that the police can become involved in the community by sponsering event like little leauge baseball, pop warner football and stuff like that. They asked me about my educational background and work background. They did not ask me a single scenero question which surprised me. They asked me why I wanted to be a police officer and why I was the best guy for the job. The questions were fairly standard and I was able to answer the questions well. I surprised myself with how well I did in the interview. Every question they asked me, I was able to answer clearly and with confidence.
As far as the academy goes, it is very hard. I have been keeping up with the studing and assignments. I have been getting yelled at a lot because I keep messing up while marching. I had to write a couple memos to explain why I was having problems. I am getting better now so it is not a big deal now. The PT is crazy. I really should have gotten myself into better shape before the academy. A few people we dropped already. One time, a lieutenant came into the classroom and told a recruit to get her hat and books and she never came back. It was an eyeopener. I drive a stick shift truck and when I drive home from the academy, my legs are so tired, I can barely push the clutch in. I lost my voice last week because of all the yelling they make us do. I sometimes wonder if I made a mistake coming here. I know I can do it, I am jsut exhausted. I gotta go.
Posted by Joe_Nobody
- Jan 15, 2004, 07:02 PMTed,
Good for you, Im hoping that you take those street smarts and make an excellent law officer. I do hope however that they run the crap out of you at the academy so that you appreciate the opportunity you have and cherish it.
To the various "Moms" on this site, Remember that not all people beleive as you do and no matter what, you should respect others beleif systems as much as your own and Please for "Whatever god you cherish christian or otherwise" sake change your login so I can tell the difference between you all.
To anyone that beleives that you can decipher the ID of anyone that posted here? Wake up and smell the coffee its unlikely unless you launch a full investigation with some of the top people in the government, why do you think they have such fun finding people that Hack or put viruses up on the internet.... its because its very easy to be anonymous. If you think Im wrong ... I dare you find out one iota of information about me that I dont give specifically in posts here trust me you will find nothing but dead air.
Good luck all, and Ted your account gives me hope that my minor infractions from many years in the past will not screw my quest for the badge.
Laters,
Joe
Good for you, Im hoping that you take those street smarts and make an excellent law officer. I do hope however that they run the crap out of you at the academy so that you appreciate the opportunity you have and cherish it.
To the various "Moms" on this site, Remember that not all people beleive as you do and no matter what, you should respect others beleif systems as much as your own and Please for "Whatever god you cherish christian or otherwise" sake change your login so I can tell the difference between you all.
To anyone that beleives that you can decipher the ID of anyone that posted here? Wake up and smell the coffee its unlikely unless you launch a full investigation with some of the top people in the government, why do you think they have such fun finding people that Hack or put viruses up on the internet.... its because its very easy to be anonymous. If you think Im wrong ... I dare you find out one iota of information about me that I dont give specifically in posts here
trust me you will find nothing but dead air.Good luck all, and Ted your account gives me hope that my minor infractions from many years in the past will not screw my quest for the badge.
Laters,
Joe
Posted by guest
- Jan 15, 2004, 02:16 PMYo Ted. Go ahead and tell this polygraph guy what questions you were asked on your interview and how you answered - that will give them even more info that will help ID you and get your sorry ass kicked out.
Posted by PAQ
- Jan 15, 2004, 01:50 PMTed I come from the same backround. It was and still is normal to do drugs where I am from. Growing up that is all I knew, and yes when I was younger I did do a little myself. I am not making any excuses for what I did but when it is all around you and that's what you learn growing up you can not help it. Now that I am older I want to make a difference but I can't because of my past. The only choice I have is to use CM's on the poly. Am I a bad person for that? Or am I a bad person because I grew up in a drug infested area and I fell for the peer presure when I was younger? If your not from these area's you might not understand so it is easy to say what you want about Ted, but just remember for every person that makes it out of these area's 20 don't and out of those people that make it out, only a handful of them come back to try and do something to make a difference. Just remember that when your casting your jugement on Ted.
P.S. Yo Ted, what questions did they ask you on your interview and how did you respond? Is there anything you can tell me to get me ready for it? thanks bro. Good luck to you.
P.S. Yo Ted, what questions did they ask you on your interview and how did you respond? Is there anything you can tell me to get me ready for it? thanks bro. Good luck to you.
Posted by Ted Seals
- Jan 05, 2004, 10:23 PMWell, I finished the second week of the academy. There was a lot of running, push ups, sit ups, marching and mofre running. I am sore and my calves are killing me. We recently got fitted for uniforms and duty gear. The classwork is insane. I did not expect there to be so much studying. I feel overwhelmed, however, I know I will be able to do it. There are a lot of good people in my academy class. I have bonded with many of them and we are helping to support each other. I threw up on a couple of the runs because they ran us so hard. I should have gotten into better shape before the academy. I hope ever one had a good New Year.
Posted by M MOM
- Dec 12, 2003, 10:57 PMProverbs,
Slow down my friend.........that comment was by no means dealing with anything but the truth. I am in no way finding fault.......nor do I feel superior because I am white......only stating a point!!!!!
Just for your information, if you are black there are times when you need not apply either!!!! and times when Latinos not !!!!!!!and many times when MALES not apply as women are being more activly recruted.......
Each class at LAPD is selected to meet the current criteria as far as obtaining parity with the current needs of the community. And again you must remember that affirmative action is alive and well and currently being used all over the place. Why are you so sensitive?
?Have you personally been dealt with poorly due to it?
Now the Mary remark.........give me a break.......and I have no idea what color Jesus was or is.......All I know is that he is a higher being and watches and protects us all. And loves us all equally..... So, if you were going towards the White Power thing you are so off base placing me there.......Nope........no score for you on that one.
And, my son!!! He is all of the things I have posted and more. He got screwed by the system...............like so many before him and after.
So tonight when you sit down to say your prayers....ask for some forgivness for judging me incorrectly........
Best to you my black brother............
,
MOM
Slow down my friend.........that comment was by no means dealing with anything but the truth. I am in no way finding fault.......nor do I feel superior because I am white......only stating a point!!!!!
Just for your information, if you are black there are times when you need not apply either!!!! and times when Latinos not !!!!!!!and many times when MALES not apply as women are being more activly recruted.......
Each class at LAPD is selected to meet the current criteria as far as obtaining parity with the current needs of the community. And again you must remember that affirmative action is alive and well and currently being used all over the place. Why are you so sensitive?
?Have you personally been dealt with poorly due to it?Now the Mary remark.........give me a break.......and I have no idea what color Jesus was or is.......All I know is that he is a higher being and watches and protects us all. And loves us all equally..... So, if you were going towards the White Power thing you are so off base placing me there.......Nope........no score for you on that one.
And, my son!!! He is all of the things I have posted and more. He got screwed by the system...............like so many before him and after.
So tonight when you sit down to say your prayers....ask for some forgivness for judging me incorrectly........
Best to you my black brother............
,
MOM
Posted by Proverbs 14:3
- Dec 12, 2003, 07:04 PM"A Mom" wrote:
> or maybe Ted, he applied duiring a month when
> WHITE BOYS NEED NOT APPLY..due to some quota
Damn, Mom! You raised THE PERFECT CHILD (just like Mary!) only to have him foiled by shifty job-stealing Negroes! I feel so sorry for you!
Hmm. That last part wasn't sarcastic... :-/
FYI: Jesus wasn't a white boy. And your son's not Jesus. And Ted might be a prick, but you don't come off so well yourself.
> or maybe Ted, he applied duiring a month when
> WHITE BOYS NEED NOT APPLY..due to some quota
Damn, Mom! You raised THE PERFECT CHILD (just like Mary!) only to have him foiled by shifty job-stealing Negroes! I feel so sorry for you!
Hmm. That last part wasn't sarcastic... :-/
FYI: Jesus wasn't a white boy. And your son's not Jesus. And Ted might be a prick, but you don't come off so well yourself.